| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $43.83 | 5.789% | $46.3673 | $46.37 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.41 | 4.672% | $88.3536 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.76 | 6.728% | $140.6248 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.74 | 7.726% | $6.1835 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.57 | 7.774% | $231.2507 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.83 | 4.757% | $8.2025 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.75 | 3.580% | $200.6863 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.89 | $721.6687 | $721.66 | $721.65 | $721.80 | |